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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1900
Page
4
The piece references national and overseas politics with quotes from Fuller and Grant, noting shifts in party platforms and vice presidential candidates. It discusses the impact of state elections, parliamentary maneuvers, and the potential effects of federal politics on the 1890s era climate.
The court holds the legacy not the whole estate as the tax base, striking down a broad levy. It rules a direct tax on inheritance unconstitutional while acknowledging state control limits. Supreme court narrows the tax, reducing its impact on beneficiaries and Treasury.
Fragmentary notes indicate a proposed municipal factory project in New York City, with officials like Coler supporting a large scale plan. Figures referenced include potential costs of hundreds of millions and long term factory construction, though details are unclear due to garbled text.
The text discusses a plan to build an ice plant to supply pure ice and reduce reliance on river ice. It weighs investment returns, operational costs, and the advantage of artificial ice over impure river products. Proponents cite steady income and the need to keep ice dealers in major markets.
A fragment from the Atchison Globe mocks gossip and prudence in daily life. It lampoons a man delaying purchases for his wife, notes distrust of men in dry goods stores unless buying gifts, and derides inventions for outdoor games as impractical for lazy workers.
A collection of satirical observations on human nature and society from the Chicago News, quoting humorous styles about judges neighbors wealth and marriage, with quips about romance, conversation, and public life. The text mixes mock proverbs, urban slang, and reflections attributed to well known columns from Philadelphia and other sources.
Drenched crowds attend the Kansas music Jubilee in Reno County with the second day drawing about 4,000. The event continues through Friday with contests in vocal, piano, violin, and band, plus a pipe organ recital by Professor George A. Burdette of Boston.
Samuel Lo Nelson former manager of the Spelnefetd TVR Company sues American Railway Company of Philadelphia seeking 72750 plus costs. He alleges the defendant helped enable purchase of the People’s Tisheky Company stock at a price far below par value, totaling 362000 in value, with additional damages claimed.
Manhattan Kansas May 17 reports indicate students at Kansas Agricultural College are unhappy with Professor Paul Pischer’s teaching. After failed protests and a mass examination failure by most upperclassmen, a meeting produced a resolution urging the Board of Regents to remove him to restore student interest and harmony.
Louisville May 17 The Republican state convention will convene this afternoon to select delegates for the national convention and to nominate candidates for governor and lieutenant governor. Temporary chairman likely Captain Irwin of Louisville with Deboe and Foering as candidates for permanent chair. Delegates include Albert S. White and others, with potential selections from Toering Dewar or United Waters.
A Panama cable reports General Prospero Pinzon defeated revolutionary forces led by General Dribe at Lebriga in Santander. No official confirmation reached the governor. Casabilunce, recently restored, has become war secretary amid changes involving General Jos Santos and the replacement of Casablanca.
A traveling simplerman named Weaver or Hutchinson was killed near Valley Center, 32 miles north of Wichita, when he slipped from a platform as a northbound Santa Fe train slowed. The body was found by section hands, with the locomotive passing diagonally over the corpse. The heart was found nearby and the man wore a straw hat still on his head.
A short reflection notes how in spring the desire for vigor and ambition clashes with fatigue and a subdued appetite. The piece contrasts motivation with tiredness, suggesting a seasonal inner conflict and prompting readers to examine energy levels and drive.
The text notes fatigue from poor meals and restless rest describing that sleep does not refresh, leaving the narrator tired at bedtime and upon waking.
A historical health claim asserts America’s condition stems from thin, impure, sluggish blood not meeting the body’s demands, reflecting period beliefs about physiology and national vitality.
Fragmentary line hints at a health claim praising sarsaparilla as a source of life vigor and strength. Readable text suggests nature’s call for help and links to medicinal or tonic use in old newspaper language.
A historic endorsement extols a spring blood purifier and enricher, urging trust in Hood's remedy as uniquely effective. The note emphasizes personal belief in its Peculiar to Itself quality and advises readers to remember Hood's while considering vitality claims.
Mrs Anne Corning of Buffalo wins suit against Meade County Sundra. bonds totaling 3173,000 issued for the Chicago Kansas Nebraska railroad project are void under a one year ban. The United States Court of Appeals at St Louis ruled bonds issued before the county’s one year age were invalid. Attorney C F Nueces reported the decision after the court’s reversal of a lower ruling.
May 17 Washington.notes show Mr Wharton Baker urging McKinley to face Populists in Cincinnati. He argues populist and Democratic votes won't swing to Bryan due to fears over money and expansion issues, predicting 1.5 to 1.75 million populist votes and diminished Bryan support.
Washington reports from Consul Diedrich in Bremen state the Bremen cotton exchange is progressing rapidly as a major global market next to Liverpool. The Bremen exchange, built alongside an adjacent port facility, grew quickly since last year while local trials in the city court proceed, including the case against John Thompson for larceny.
Chelago May 17 The Associated Press board met in regular session to elect officers and assign posts. Victor Lawton M H D Young Arthur Jett Charles W Knapp Brett A Baer Clark Howell Edward Rosewater George Thompson and Charles J Grasty named presidents vice presidents and other senior roles. Stone announced a realignment of secretary and general manager after shareholders refused to modify by laws.
Henry Griescheck of St Louis wins the Lemp trophy in a handicap amateur live bird championship at Dupont park. Seven shooters began, with Griecheck prevailing as the others faltered on third and seventh birds amid long waits and crowd interest.
President D B Robinson of the St Louis and San Francisco Railroad resigns with the board accepting. B F Foukum likely to succeed him as president. Carl Yoakum highly regarded as preferred successor, previously Gulf Colorado and Santa Fe executive. Robinson hospitalized in Chicago may recover but retirement follows company loyalty.
Immigrant inspection chief to visit Honolulu to study conditions and examine entry systems. The aim is to secure safer immigration and extend authority to examine and report on potentially objectionable aliens at Pyrsp Ritah ports. Congressional action may follow.
A midnight attempt to rob an eastbound Texas and Pacific train near Glade Creek, Texas, was foiled. Fireman Dobbs was ordered to jump off the engine as an assailant threatened him with a pistol, but Engineer Jaguish stayed steady and the robbers failed. The attackers fled, the fireman escaped injury, and the train arrived safely at Long View.
A garbled report describes a man named Dudley Blorton seeking to preserve a pension of $7 a quarter while court actions challenge his sanity. Lawyers from Leavenworth have written to officials to have him declared sane and to secure the $72 annually, with ongoing attempts to appoint a guardian in Leavenworth.
A severed hand, with a deep gash and jagged wrist, was found around 1 o clock by a bystander who alerted police. Witnesses described a crude hack job, alcohol cases and ashes involved, with two detectives assigned to the case as authorities seek origin and motive.
The Cumberland Presbyterian church assembly met in Chattanwea with about 26 presbyteries represented from Pennsylvania to California and Lauinvines. The opening sermon was preached by retiring moderator Dr Halvelt and assembly plans an evening communion. Reports from presbyteries form tomorrow's agenda.
At the Western Unitarian Conference in Chicago on May 1 a session featured papers under The Meaning of Certain Modern Religious Tendencies. Rev George A Thayer argued spiritualists Theosophists and Christian Scientists shape belief. F A Gilmore urged that churches move toward spiritudity due to waning theological controversy and a push for orderly worship. Prof M Woodward noted college enrollment rose with technical study.
Washington May 17 Chairman Hult of the Coeur d Alene Investigating committee announced the sub committee to draft the reports on that subject Representatives Dick of Ohio act Wisconsin Capron of Rhode Island and Hay of Virginia Republicans and Democrats The majority will likely concur in a report and the minority may file points of disagreement amid general principles plus a few minority views The piece also mentions various other items including a shipwreck near Port Hastings and the Republicans naming a state central committee chairman and secretary for the May 1 meeting
The Alaska coast survey from St Michael to Cape Prince of Wales nears season finish with crews surveying vast coastlines. Pathfinders and support vessels aim to improve safe navigation, aiding mariners seeking gold waters amid strong demand for reliable coastal information.
Jeffery denies Lt Caio and May 1 announcement that Caio would succeed Copper as head of the road. He asserts no foundation to claims of new board chair, and dismisses reports of Underwood of Baltimore & Ohio becoming general manager of the Big Ande line.
London Chronicle reports at a meeting of the Society for the Study of mebssey Dr Mime Hraruweil discussed dipeamasia and its treatment by suggestion. Hypnosis aids abstinence by weakening craving and strengthening will, with early-stage care and social support key to success.
New York May 17 The French steamer La Gascogne sailed for Havre with a gold shipment valued at 1 200 000. Among its passengers was M Georges Benoit French minister to Mexico. Warren May 17 The Republicans of the Nineteenth Ohio district renominated Gen Charles Dick of Akron by acclamation. The national administration was endorsed.
A West Virginia woman recovered from a severe rheumatism attack after home remedies and careful Directions. She had been bedbound for over a month and unable to walk without assistance before treatment enabled her to stand and walk again. The account is shared by B Parsons, noted as a contributor from Jackson County. Locomotive Explosion headlines report a crash in Illinois Central service injuring the engineer and fireman but not passengers.
Fragmentary OCR text references blood disorders and a product named Blood Bitters. It appears as an advertisement or promotional snippet with odd phrasing and dubious medical claims. Entities such as Seaton, Kansas, and Kia Bern are unclear or misread.
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